Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

4 Day Course | 0900 - 1700 Daily | Pre-requisites: Must be over 16 years of age

Prerequisites: Seafarers who have a certificate of proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting. NB – certificates of proficiency issued under the authority of other administrations will be acceptable.

Certificate validity: 5 years as per the STCW 2010 Manilla Amendments

Certification: Upon successful completion you will be awarded a certificate in STCW Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting as per the STCW2010 Manila Amendments

Duration: 1 Day (0900hrs – 1700hrs)

Cost: £295.00inc vat (Please note all prices include vat @20%)

Location: South West Maritime Academy, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA

What is the updated proficiency in fire prevention and fire fighting?

Section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code (paragraph 3) states that ‘Seafarers qualified in accordance with paragraph 2 in basic training shall be required, every five years, to provide evidence of having maintained the required standard of competence, to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities listed in column 1 of table A VI/1-2.’

2. Correctly use hoses, nozzles and hose equipment, including:
i. Different types and sizes of hose and their connections;
ii. Different types of nozzle;
iii. Nozzle maintenance and stowage requirements;
iv. Use of foam-making equipment.

3. Extinguish different types of fi res as a member of a team using a range of equipment commonly
found on board, including:
i. Fires with foam, powder or any other suitable chemical agent;
ii. Confi ned area fi re with water fog applicator;
iii. Oil fi re with dry chemical powder/foam applicators;
iv. Extensive fires with water using jet/spray nozzles

4. Test and use BA and associated equipment, covering:
i. Principles of operation of typical BA equipment;
ii. Equipment checks on start-up and use;
iii. Gauge checks, correct team working and communication;
iv. Safe procedures (door opening, ladder use, search procedures, rescue techniques and evacuation
procedures) in reduced visibility/foam;
v. Casualty rescue (using a dummy), communication and team work in a smoke-filled environment;
vi. Fighting fire in an accommodation or engine room area in heavy smoke.

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There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which are within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget. For a list of local accommodation please click here.

Additional information

Course Dates:

01st May 2019, 22nd May 2019, 19th June 2019, 10th July 2019, 31st July 2019, 21st August 2019, 11th September 2019, 02nd October 2019, 30th October 2019, 27th November 2019, 18th December 2019, 29th January 2020, 26th February 2020